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Morioka Hanabi no Saiten (Morioka Fireworks Festival)

Name: Morioka Hanabi no Saiten (Morioka Fireworks Festival)
Start: 2026-08-11
End: 2026-08-11
Location: Kitakami Riverbed, downstream from Tonan Ohashi Bridge

盛岡花火の祭典（盛岡市：8月11日）

Experience a spectacular display of 10,000 fireworks and traditional Japanese performing arts over the Kitakami River.

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August 11, 2026

Morioka Hanabi no Saiten (Morioka Fireworks Festival)

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Morioka Hanabi no Saiten is one of the largest fireworks festivals in the Morioka area, held at the Kitakami Riverbed downstream from Tonan Ohashi Bridge in Morioka City, Iwate.

Highlights

Massive 10,000-shell displayTraditional Japanese performing artsBeautiful Kitakami River scenery

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About Morioka Hanabi no Saiten (Morioka Fireworks Festival)

Secure Paid Seats: For the best view of the massive fireworks, we highly recommend purchasing reserved or chair seats in advance.
Use Public Transport: Due to heavy traffic and road restrictions, please use the shuttle buses or local transport.
Bring a Ground Sheet: Since chairs are not allowed in the free viewing area, bring a mat or leisure sheet to sit on.
Arrive Early: Arriving around 16:30 allows you to enjoy the festival atmosphere and find a good spot before the show starts.

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Weather forecast

Thu

9/17

26°/17°

Fri

9/18

23°/16°

Sat

9/19

22°/19°

61%

Sun

9/20

24°/19°

79%

Mon

9/21

25°/19°

77%

Tue

9/22

26°/13°

31%

Wed

9/23

24°/11°

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Tips

Essentials
Bring a ground sheet or leisure sheet to sit on. Using portable chairs is prohibited in general areas.
Crowds
The area becomes extremely crowded; using public transport or shuttle buses is strongly advised.
Prohibitions
Drones, bicycles, and pets are not allowed at the venue.
Parking
Do not park anywhere except the designated special parking lots. Check the official site for details.

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